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Since 1987, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has worked in over 145 countries around the world. With programming in Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa, IFES’ independent expertise strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions.
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15 Sep 2021 | News and Updates
IFES partnered with the Central and Eastern European Law Initiative Institute to develop the Anti-Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering Course for Civil Society in Post-Transition Environments.
15 Sep 2021 | News and Updates
To mark International Day of Democracy, IFES celebrates resilience and the determination of people around the world to have a voice in how they are governed.
15 Sep 2021 | News and Updates
IFES launches new Center for Anti-Corruption and Democratic Trust on International Day of Democracy.
25 Aug 2021 | Publication
A new IFES guide helps election management bodies further leverage social media to expand voter education and outreach.
11 Aug 2021 | News and Updates
IFES held Nepal's first-ever multistakeholder dialogues on LGBTQI+ inclusion in elections in partnership with the Blue Diamond Society.
11 Aug 2021 | Publication
Lebanon's PATH Coalition drafted an intersectional policy platform that lays out priorities for rights-based advocacy.
6 Aug 2021 | News and Updates
Based on the lessons learned exercise, IFES and the National Electoral Council are drafting a final report that will formalize recommendations and develop a roadmap.
6 Aug 2021 | News and Updates
One of the objectives of IFES' strategic plan is to support all people to safely participate in civic and political life on an equal basis – this objective specifically mentions and prioritizes...
6 Aug 2021 | Publication
Under a Belarus rapid response program, IFES developed two papers on the legal frameworks for national elections and referendums.
5 Aug 2021 | News and Updates
The Girls LEAD Act and the Office of International Disability Rights Act align with IFES’ Strategic Outcome for Inclusion and Human Rights, inclusive youth programming and mission to build...
5 Aug 2021 | Publication
IFES' Ashley Law and Virginia Atkinson co-authored a new article for the Journal of Youth Development.
5 Aug 2021 | News and Updates
Every August, in celebration of the United Nations’ International Youth Day, IFES holds a social media campaign on Twitter @IFESYouth
3 Aug 2021 | Publication
IFES' Mali Electoral Integrity Assessment was conducted remotely by a six-member assessment team supported by two experts in Bamako to evaluate electoral vulnerabilities.
2 Aug 2021 | Election FAQ
On Thursday, August 12, Zambian voters will have the opportunity to vote for president, members of the National Assembly, mayors, and council chairpersons and counselors.
30 Jul 2021 | Publication
With analytical support from Civic Movement Chesno, IFES researched financing's role in relation to gender during Ukraine's 2019 parliamentary elections.
29 Jul 2021 | News and Updates
IFES is proud to celebrate this year with a monthlong social media campaign and a Facebook Live event on August 10 about the rights of Indigenous youth.
13 Jul 2021 | News and Updates
Is electoral justice possible, especially when our elections are threatened by disinformation and foreign influence, as well as the pandemic?
13 Jul 2021 | News and Updates
On May 27, CEPPS hosted an event that explored how democracy, human rights and governance practitioners can use data to support the design and implementation of effective assistance programs.
6 Jul 2021 | Election FAQ
On Sunday, July 11, Moldovan voters will go to the polls for early parliamentary elections.
30 Jun 2021 | Publication
IFES supported the Dominican Republic's Central Electoral Board to identify reform priorities following the 2021 electoral process.
30 Jun 2021 | Election FAQ
Following parliamentary elections on April 4, Bulgaria’s political parties were unable to form a majority government, and President Rumen Radev called for new elections. Voters will go back to the...
15 Jun 2021 | Election FAQ
On Sunday, June 20, Armenian voters will go to the polls for early parliamentary elections.
14 Jun 2021 | News and Updates
Ukraine’s National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) and IFES met and discussed the important role of the NACP and other independent oversight institutions in protecting and strengthening...
8 Jun 2021 | News and Updates
Ahead of the 2020 local elections, IFES and Chiricli implemented an awareness-raising and informational campaign for Roma people in Ukraine.
8 Jun 2021 | News and Updates
More than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began, countries in Europe have returned to holding elections in line with original schedules, including Albania, Bulgaria and Cyprus.
7 Jun 2021 | Election FAQ
On Monday, June 21, Ethiopian voters will go to the polls for general elections. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions.
4 Jun 2021 | News and Updates
IFES and the CEELI Institute convened experts who identified innovative approaches, good practices and transparency tools to open up data on money in politics.
3 Jun 2021 | News and Updates
IFES works closely with disabled persons organizations in Sri Lanka to build a country where all persons with disabilities can exercise their rights to participate in public life.
2 Jun 2021 | Multimedia
Breaking the link between money in politics and corruption requires dedicated effort.
2 Jun 2021 | Election FAQ
On Sunday, June 6, voters will go to the polls for the largest elections in Mexico’s history. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions.
1 Jun 2021 | Publication
How can states better utilize peer reviews to combat corruption?
25 May 2021 | Publication
How can violence monitoring efforts and early warning systems better integrate gender-sensitive indicators?
21 May 2021 | News and Updates
IFES has endorsed the Statement of the Inclusive Generation Equality Collective, a group of feminists with disabilities and advocates for gender and disability rights and justice around the world.
19 May 2021 | News and Updates
IFES and Mexico's National Electoral Institute announced a renewed collaboration to strengthen the capacity of electoral institutions across Latin America.
18 May 2021 | Publication
How can democracy and governance programs be more effective in post-conflict environments?
12 May 2021 | News and Updates
Through collaboration, partnerships, information sharing, peace messaging and citizen engagement, the Kimpact Development Initiative contributed to the conduct of peaceful elections in Edo and Ondo...
12 May 2021 | News and Updates
In the summer of 2020, IFES offered in-depth online trainings on the Democratic Republic of the Congo's electoral systems and gender inclusion in the legal framework and reform processes.
12 May 2021 | News and Updates
On April 28, IFES' Regional Europe Office held a webinar that addressed risks and solutions related to the abuse of state resources.
30 Apr 2021 | Publication
The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) held elections for the House of Assembly on February 19, 2021. At the invitation of the TCI governor and funded by the UK government, an independent team of...
30 Apr 2021 | News and Updates
To empower elected women with the skills and knowledge to fulfill their roles as community leaders, IFES and the Center for Dalit Women Nepal launched “She Leads” trainings in February 2021.
23 Apr 2021 | News and Updates
In collaboration with the Special Talent Exchange Program and Nepal Disabled Women Association, IFES held a South Asia regional conference that brought together nearly 100 women with disabilities who...
22 Apr 2021 | Publication
A new study from IFES focuses on the different practices that EMBs have implemented on the African continent to include traditionally underrepresented voters, such as women and persons with...
21 Apr 2021 | News and Updates
Waugh will work closely with regional teams and field offices to implement IFES’ approach to gender equality and women’s empowerment and provide strategic vision and leadership for IFES’ gender...
20 Apr 2021 | Election FAQ
On Sunday, April 25, Albanian voters will go to the polls for parliamentary elections. The elections are critical for Albania’s European future due to ongoing efforts in the European Union accession...
16 Apr 2021 | Publication
IFES used its Technical Election Assessment Mission (TEAM) methodology to assess the core areas of the electoral process in Serbia.
14 Apr 2021 | News and Updates
Election disputes are a natural outgrowth of the electoral process, and having mechanisms to properly and fairly consider those disputes is vital to electoral integrity. The International Foundation...
13 Apr 2021 | News and Updates
IFES developed the New Tech Inclusive Democracy Exhibit to teach visitors about democracy and elections in an accessible manner.
13 Apr 2021 | News and Updates
Together the Global Cyber Alliance and IFES will scale and amplify projects to advance secure elections and democracy and make participation safer for everyone.
13 Apr 2021 | News and Updates
On March 25, IFES’ Regional Europe Office organized a webinar to reflect on the greatest challenges and lessons learned from the pandemic’s impact on democratic resilience in Europe.
9 Apr 2021 | News and Updates
On Sunday, April 11, Peruvians will elect the next president, two vice presidents, 130 parliamentarians and their five representatives to the Andean Parliament for 2021-26.
9 Apr 2021 | Multimedia
The Engaged Citizen university course covers civic education themes adapted and contextualized to Armenia's history, experiences and realities.